Twentieth-century Jewellery: From Art Nouveau to Comtemporary Design in Europe and the United States: From Art Nouveau to Contemporary Design in Europe and the United States

Author: Cappellieri, Alba

Brand: Skira

Edition: Illustrated

Binding: hardcover

Format: illustrated

Number Of Pages: 248

Release Date: 12-10-2010

model number: 320 illustrations, 300 in colour

Part Number: 320 illustrations, 300 in colour

Details: The largest and most diverse anthology on jewelry, supported with a concise, authoritative and stimulating essay. This is the third book in Skira’s series dedicated to the modern decorative arts, following Italian Art Ceramics 1900-1950 and Twentieth-century Fabrics. The work is organized chronologically into eight sections and includes analysis of such topics as the Art Nouveau period; great names such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Tiffany; European and American production from the 1950s; and the advent of computer driven-designs. Twentieth-century Jewellery includes an analysis of some 350 jewels by artists and designers operating in Europe and the United States. The volume also features a biography of the principal production houses, master jewelers and designers; a glossary of technical terms; technical information; a bibliography divided by theme; and an index of names.

EAN: 9788861305328

Package Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.8 x 1.1 inches

Languages: English